How to calculate heat exposure

Use the heat energy rating system

October 1, 2016

It’s important to determine the potential heat exposure a worker faces doing a job or in a work environment to select FR clothing protection.

Hot conditions stress older works

Mike Stearns

June 1, 2016

Studies show that older workers are more susceptible to negative consequences from heat exposure, and building this understanding into a workplace heat illness prevention program is imperative to creating a robust plan.

A NIOSH Science Blog post

Extreme heat: Are you prepared for summer work?

May 25, 2016

The approach of summer is a reminder to us all of the need to recognize, and act to prevent, the harmful effects of excessive heat. The White House has designated May 23–27, 2016, as Extreme Heat Week, during which Federal agencies will work with community planners and public health officials to enhance community preparedness for extreme heat events. Workers are particularly vulnerable to the health impacts of heat exposure.

Seconds matter when responding to heat-related illnessess

July 3, 2015

Polar Products, a body cooling manufacturer in Northeast Ohio, has developed an innovative new portable, collapsible cold water immersion system to facilitate the rapid cooling of persons experiencing exertional heat illness, heat stress and heat stroke.

Stay healthy in the heat

“We’d keep buckets of ice in the dugout”

Cal Ripken Jr.

June 1, 2015

Over the course of a 162-game Major League Baseball season, players will do anything to beat the heat.

Help OSHA evaluate its heat illness prevention campaign

March 12, 2014

With warmer weather hopefully on the way, OSHA wants to know how effective its heat illness prevention campaign website. The agency is gathering stakeholder input on the campaign using a brief survey to evaluate the website and and to identify possible modifications for next year.

Think tanks rips OSHA’s heat safety smartphone app as $643,997.60 waste

February 7, 2012

Says The Heritage Foundation: “Wonder if it’s too hot to go outside at your workplace? Don’t bother checking the thermometer or stepping outside—the federal government has the answer for you. And it’s only costing taxpayers $643,997.60.”

On Demand Learn how to harness the power of visual communication to create a resilient safety culture and keep employees connected, informed, invested, and safe as they re-enter the workplace.

ISHN Magazine

2020 October

Among the articles in the October 2020 issue of ISHN Magazine, we answer questions on dangerous dusts, discuss respiratory protection programs and the risks and benefits of smoke tubes, and learn how to get creative with training programs.

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